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The President’s Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication created to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about the latest news at Downstate Health Sciences University. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find them informative and useful.
by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025
As we begin a new academic year, I am pleased to welcome our returning students, faculty, and staff and warmly welcome the new students joining each of our colleges at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate).
by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025
Downstate continues to earn distinction in academic medicine with the recent publication of a significant New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) review co-authored by Panos Kougias, M.D., MSc FACS, Professor in the Department of Surgery. The article,...
by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025
Downstate reaffirmed its commitment to advancing health equity, inclusion, and leadership in the diverse communities we serve with a powerful and solutions-driven discussion titled “Latino and Underserved Community Leadership in Public Service,...
by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025
In Brooklyn, a mother’s race can determine her chances of surviving childbirth, and the stakes are higher here than almost anywhere else in New York City. Over the past few years, Brooklyn has accounted for about a third of New York City’s pregnancy-related...
Tags: Arthur Ashe, Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Public Health
by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025
Two researchers from the Department of Medicine’s STAR Program at Downstate have received prestigious NIH grants to advance health equity through innovative HIV research. Their projects reflect Downstate’s mission to combine diagnostic innovation...
by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025
On October 16, 1846, a Boston surgeon placed an ether-soaked cloth over a patient’s face—and modern surgery began. Each year, World Anesthesia Day, also known as Ether Day, commemorates that moment. At Downstate, the anniversary holds special...
by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025
by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025
University Hospital became the launch pad for a wave of pink on October 4 when hundreds gathered for the second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Partnering with The GodSquad and the 67th Precinct Clergy Council, and supported by Project ECHO...
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
At Downstate, collaboration is more than a value. It is the force that turns vision into progress. This edition of the Bulletin shares examples of how connection across generations, disciplines, and communities is shaping the future of health.
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
I was saddened to learn of the passing of John C. LaRosa, M.D., FACP, 15th president of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University from 1999 to 2012. Dr. LaRosa was a respected Professor of Medicine and Public Health whose leadership left an indelible...
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
Twelve thousand years of service—an extraordinary measure of loyalty, skill, and heart—were celebrated at Downstate between 2023 and 2025. Throughout this period, 608 colleagues were honored for their collective contributions to the strength...
Tags: Awards, Faculty / Staff
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
Recent media coverage has focused on leucovorin (folinic acid) as a possible treatment for autism. While the headlines may be new, the science behind them is not. At the heart of this story is Edward V. Quadros, Ph.D., Research Professor of Medicine...
Tags: Research
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
Congratulations to Thomas Wallach, M.D., Assistant Professor, Research Director, and Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Suzanna L. Attia, M.D., Kentucky Children’s Hospital, on their $2.5 million NIH R01 Research Project Grant to lead a Brooklyn-based...
Tags: Research
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
The Office for Institutional Equity launched the fourth cohort of the Brooklyn Scholar-Athletes with Academic Goals (BK-SWAG) program, a four-week summer initiative established in 2021 to help high school students channel their passion for sports...
Tags: BioBat
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Downstate welcomed children, teens, adults with autism, family members, clinicians, and neighborhood partners for the 2025 Autism Resource and Awareness Fair. Organized by the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of...
Tags: Community Health and Wellness, Downstate Health, Events
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
On September 19, Downstate joined prestigious partners at the SUNY Global Center in Manhattan for the inaugural Annual Summit of the Global Center for AI in Mental Health (GCAIMH), titled “Resilient Innovation in Mental Health Through AI and Global...
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
This October, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University reflects on the challenges and progress shaping our service, education, and care mission.
Tags: Presidents Office